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Harry Belafonte
American singer, actor and civil rights activist (1927 to 2023)
Who is Harry Belafonte?
Harry Belafonte is an American singer, actor and civil rights activist (1927 to 2023). Born on 1 March 1927 in Seraing, Harry Belafonte died on 25 April 2023. Known for Calypso, Banana Boat (Day-O).
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- Also known as
- Harold George Belafonte Jr., Belafonte, Harold George Bellanfanti Jr., Harry Bellanfanti Jr.
- Born
- 1 March 1927
- Died
- 25 April 2023 (aged 96)
- Birthplace
- Seraing
- Work
- Singer, Entertainer, Civil rights advocate, Peace activist, Recording artist
- Years active
- 1948 to 2023
- Known for
- Calypso, Banana Boat (Day-O)
- Awards
- Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical
- Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
- Paul Robeson Award
- Kennedy Center Honors
- National Medal of Arts
- Marian Anderson Award